John Kopp
John Kopp is the Chief Health Reporter/Assistant Editor at PhillyVoice. He joined the newsroom after spending five years reporting for the Delaware County Daily Times. He spent the prior year covering state and local politics, including a $4 million Pennsylvania state Senate race. He previously covered Chester city government, the Chester Upland School District and high-school sports. A Temple University graduate, John enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball and exploring new places.
October 7, 2019
Children's Health
Three babies die from infections at Pennsylvania hospital
Eight babies, all born prematurely, appear to have become infected with pseudomonas infection while in the neonatal intensive care unit at Geisinger Medical Center. Three have died.October 7, 2019
Health News
Penn alum wins Nobel Prize in Medicine
Dr. Gregg L. Semenza, a University of Pennsylvania alumnus, was among a trio of researchers jointly awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.October 3, 2019
Wellness
Find the mattress of your dreams at the B. PHL Innovation Fest
Dr. Thanuja Hamilton will discuss the latest innovative mattresses and sleep accessories at the upcoming B. PHL Innovation Fest in PhiladelphiaOctober 3, 2019
Addiction
Vaping-related illnesses now surpass 1,000
The total number of severe-lung injury cases tied to vaping has surpassed 1,000 cases, federal health officials announced on Thursday.October 1, 2019
Women's Health
Here are the most common signs of breast cancer
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women – by far. Here's what to look for and when to get a mammogram.September 30, 2019
Opioids
FDA, DEA target websites illegally selling opioids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration teamed up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to warn four online networks that are illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded version of opioid medications.September 30, 2019
Women's Health
Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase risk of high blood pressure
Women who deliver preterm babies during their first pregnancy are nearly twice as likely to develop chronic high blood pressure, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Heart Association.September 30, 2019
Adult Health
CVS, Walgreens halt Zantac sales due to FDA's safety concerns
CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens have suspended sales of Zantac and generic versions of ranitidine due to safety concerns raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.September 27, 2019
Addiction
THC products the 'most prominent link' among vaping-related illnesses
Vaping products containing THC are the "most prominent link" among the hundreds of people who have suffered vaping-related lung illnesses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.September 26, 2019
Addiction
Vaping-related lung disease deaths hit double-digits
Twelve people have now died of lung illnesses tied to the vaping, according to federal health officials.Just In
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